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3 unusual facts about Royal Designers for Industry


Aldgate East tube station

The tiling contains relief tiles, showing devices pertinent to London Transport and the area it served, were designed by Harold Stabler and made by the Poole Pottery.

Misha Black

The Royal College of Art (RCA), the Faculty of Royal Designers for Industry (RDI), the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Design and Industries Association and the College of Medallists established the Sir Misha Black Awards to commemorate professor Sir Misha Black, whose pioneering work played a crucial role in the development of design in Britain.

Stanley Morison

In 1960 Morison was elected a Royal Designer for Industry.


Mike Dempsey

He was Master of the Faculty of Royal Designers for Industry from 2005 to 2007 and is currently the external design advisor to the Design Council.

Percy Metcalfe

Percy Metcalfe, CVO, RDI (Wakefield, 14 January 1895 - 1970), (often spelled Metcalf without "e") was an English artist sculptor and designer.


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